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2009-05-19 | Beverly Hills Orthodontist Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen shares sanitation practices and encourages patients who feel under the weather to reschedule orthodontic appointments for the safety of themselves, staff and fellow patients.

2009-05-08 | Due to a high number of correspondences over these health issues, http://greenefficient.com [Green Efficient], the only US LEED-based building maintenance company, widened their services to help the CDC and health official combat the problem.

2009-05-05 | Medical researcher/physician Lawrence Broxmeyer MD, lead investigator in a Journal of Infectious Diseases study, has a message for the officials and scientists of WHO and the CDC: There is more to flu-like illness than either "Influenza" or "H1N1".

2009-04-30 | Redbird Armor announces two new NIOSH approved N95 disposable respirators to be used by the workforce and the general public in the event of a medical health emergency such as pandemic influenza.

2009-04-28 | The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Medical Web site of 2009

2009-04-11 | Dr. Eisenhuth and her staff participate in several continuing education courses and seminars annually in an effort to remain well-informed regarding the latest techniques related to orthodontics.

2009-03-11 | Marissa Silva, 12 year old from Tucson, understands (after reading the book) that all one needs to do is track calories to control weight while they eat what they want.

2009-03-09 | Since The Pen and Paper Diet (A Personal Daily Calorie Budget) uses basic science principles and simple math to control one's weight and can be accomplished by older children and teenagers with guidance from a family physician or dietitian, it can help kids appreciate math and science.

2009-03-04 | Although no official endorsement has been made yet, recent significant findings from research studies by these three organizations (tracking calories and food journaling are key to weight loss) are the main parts of The Pen and Paper Diet.

2008-11-23 | The hectic, stressful environment of emergency rooms combined with long work hours for medical professionals opens the door to a wide variety of medical errors that can lead to medical malpractice.

2008-09-24 | Body mass index or BMI is a key health risk factor for obesity. Using the first visual BMI Calculator on the web at http://bmicalculator.me, people trying lose weight can understand BMI intuitively.

2008-08-29 | World Rabies Day is on September 28, 2008. Partners around the world are holding events and engaging in public education campaigns to help eliminate this completely preventable disease. Key campaign messages include: Vaccinate your companion animals and stay away from stray animals and wild animals.

2008-08-21 | Ozone systems, such as those manufactured by California-based DEL Ozone Inc., are the most effective method for eliminating recreational water illness (RWI) and keeping the dangerous Cryptosporidium parasite out of the water.

2008-08-16 | You probably know that periodontitis can cause massive damage to teeth and gums, and that for many, the final result is a loss of teeth. This is in itself a serious situation, but periodontal health is linked to an even more critical part of the body: the heart.

2008-07-07 | A new diet enables people to maintain their ideal weight to a specific pound indefinitely as long as one tracks calorie consumption.

2008-06-10 | By 2015, the WHO projects 700 million people will be obese. Obesity stresses the world's healthcare system due to health consequences like Type 2 diabetes & colon cancer. A new book, The Pen and Paper Diet, provides an easy, cheap & safe solution for people to maintain a healthy weight.

2008-05-17 | A new book, The Lyme Disease Survival Guide, provides a single, comprehensive resource that describes conventional and alternative treatments, plus real-world, practical solutions for dealing with the lifestyle and emotional difficulties of this now-epidemic disease.

2008-04-02 | Health care providers and patients need enhanced protection from blood borne pathogens before during and after any procedure involving the use of injections.

2007-11-07 | Due to the large percentage of US Latinos facing a heightened risk of exposure to air pollution, unsafe drinking water, and pesticides, their health may be more at risk than others in the US.

2007-11-07 | The recent news about superbugs such as MRSA has fueled the sale of hand washing posters. Here is a company that promotes hand washing but can't keep up with orders.